Ethan Crossfield 
Players deciding what to follow after The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’s Switch 2 remake now have a clear answer. Nintendo has positioned Metroid Ravenous as its next major published release for the system, giving Metroid fans a confirmed date to circle while outlining a broader lineup that extends into 2027.
What Nintendo has confirmed after Ocarina of Time
Nintendo’s next major Switch 2 game after The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will be Metroid Ravenous. The new title launches exclusively on Switch 2 on January 27 and follows directly from Metroid Dread. That connection makes Dread essential preparation for players who have not finished it, as discussing Ravenous in depth could reveal key elements of its predecessor’s story.
Ravenous continues Nintendo’s focus on first-party releases for Switch 2. The company has already released games including Mario Tennis Fever, Pokemon Pokopia, Splatoon Raiders, and Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave during 2026. Nintendo Switch Sports Resort is still due later in October, followed by the Ocarina of Time remake at the start of November.
Who should keep an eye on the Switch 2 schedule
Metroid fans are the most directly affected by the announcement, particularly players who enjoyed the fast, stylish 2D format of Metroid Dread. Ravenous is not presented as a separate experiment or spin-off: it is a direct sequel, so its arrival gives the series a clear next chapter on Nintendo’s newest hardware.
For broader Switch 2 owners, the news also clarifies that Nintendo’s release flow will not stop once Ocarina of Time arrives. There are still non-Nintendo-published exclusives expected before the end of the year, including FromSoftware’s The Duskbloods. A second Pokemon Pokopia DLC release is also planned, though it does not yet have a confirmed launch window.
What comes next for Nintendo’s 2027 lineup
Nintendo has already named several games for Switch 2 after Metroid Ravenous. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Definitive Edition is scheduled for February 25, while Kirby and the World Beyond has a broad spring 2027 window. Pokemon Winds and Waves and Xenoblade Genesis are also confirmed for 2027, but neither has received an official date.
There is additional speculation around a new 3D Super Mario game for 2027, driven by the longer-than-usual wait for a major 3D Mario release on Nintendo’s current console. However, Nintendo has not confirmed that project, so players should treat it as an expectation rather than part of the official schedule.
What players should know
- Metroid Ravenous is Nintendo’s next major Switch 2 release after the Ocarina of Time remake.
- The game arrives exclusively on Switch 2 on January 27.
- Ravenous is a direct sequel to Metroid Dread, making Dread worth completing first.
- The Duskbloods and a second Pokemon Pokopia DLC are still expected after Ocarina of Time, although the DLC has no date.
- Nintendo has confirmed multiple Switch 2 releases for 2027, starting with Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Definitive Edition on February 25.
Expert View
Nintendo’s roadmap is becoming easier to read: Ocarina of Time is the major November attraction, while Metroid Ravenous gives Switch 2 a defined first major stop after it. The strongest reason to watch Ravenous is its direct link to Metroid Dread; beyond that, the 2027 slate is promising but still light on firm dates.
